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… Workers for the state of Michigan, like virtually all private-sector workers, received defined contribution, 401(k)-type accounts. Currently, non-charter public school teachers do not. Would you support closing the teacher pension system to new employees? Would you support legislation that encourages … more

… consecutive years. Not more than 50 schools could eventually be subject to this office's authority, and their management could be transferred to a charter school, or another conventional school district. The Senate earlier passed a more rigorous proposal, and has not taken up this version. Who Voted … more

… Parents should have every opportunity to send their child to a school that best fits their child’s needs. This must include many options, such as charter public schools, traditional public schools, private schools, online schools, and home schools. There is no better measure of a child’s potential for … more

… Duck Season in Congress? School Pensions Sucking Up Per Pupil Cash School Pension Reform Stalls in Senate Breaking News: House Vote Would Force Charter Schools Into Underfunded Pension System Legislators Link Common-Sense Reforms to Tax Hikes more

… Lansing. Expanding School Choice: “Parents should have every opportunity to send their child to a school that best fits their needs. This can include charter schools, traditional public schools, home schools or even new ideas such as Education Savings Accounts, where parents of special-needs children are … more